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Vietnam a first for Liberty Media, but race isn't a 'different animal'

With Vietnam, Liberty Media is getting its first experience of creating a race from scratch, but F1 CEO Chase Carey insists the event isn't "a completely different animal". Formula 1 will be heading to Hanoi in 2020, a city which holds great potential according to Liberty Media, but one which is also seen by fans as an exotic destination in a country with zero motorsport heritage. Beyond the debate on the merits of venturing into new territories, Vietnam marks the first time Liberty Media is building an F1 event from the ground up. Carey perplexed by 'strange' timing of F1 promoters' criticism While challenging, the endeavor also offers a series of benefits according to Grand...
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